NHTSA vehicle safety data

1995 Volvo 965 Recalls & Complaints

The 1995 Volvo 965 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Volvo 965. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1995 Volvo 965 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1995 Volvo 965, describing incidents dated February 13, 2006.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10150115 · Filed February 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, AND THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE DRIPPING OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL FAIL. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FUEL RAIL MUST BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP STATED A NEW FUEL RAIL HAD BEEN MANUFACTURED AND THERE WAS NOW A BUFFER…

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Equipment — Other — Labels

NHTSA #95V093000 · NHTSA notice

Reported May 9, 1995 · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

Potentially affected: 5,199 vehicles

Owners notified May 26, 1995 · Vehicles built June 1, 1994 – November 1, 1994 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

THE TIRE LABEL CONTAINS SIZE AND PRESSURE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SPARE TIRE. THE LISTED SIZE (155R15) AND PRESSURE (40 PSI) ARE INCORRECT. THE CORRECT SIZE AND PRESSURE FOR THE SPARE TIRE ARE T125/90R15 AND 60 PSI.

Safety consequence

IF AN OWNER INSTALLS A SPARE TIRE AND ADJUSTS ITS PRESSURE TO 40 PSI, THERE IS A RISK OF TIRE FAILURE, ESPECIALLY IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A NEW, CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE LABEL TO INSTALL ON THEIR VEHICLES. IF OWNERS PREFER, THEY CAN TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND HAVE THEM INSTALL THE LABEL.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION PASSENGER CARS, SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Air Bags — Frontal

NHTSA #94V215000 · NHTSA notice

Reported November 1, 1994 · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

Potentially affected: 132 vehicles

Owners notified November 16, 1994

Defect description

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY.

Safety consequence

THIS WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED ACCIDENT/INJURY PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE.

Notes

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; AIR BAG; DRIVER'S SIDE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; STATION WAGONS AND SEDANS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1995 Volvo 965. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Volvo 965.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10150115

Incident: February 13, 2006 · Filed: February 13, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, AND THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE DRIPPING OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL FAIL. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE FUEL RAIL MUST BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP STATED A NEW FUEL RAIL HAD BEEN MANUFACTURED AND THERE WAS NOW A BUFFER FOR THE FUEL RAIL. THE LEADK RESULTED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A NEWLY DESIGNED FUEL RAIL WHICH THE DEALER WILL INSTALL FOR $340.00. UPDATED 03/03/06.

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